NY Hero Act Update: Governor Cuomo Signs Bill But Promises Amendments | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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On May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (“NY HERO Act”), a first-of-its kind law designed to protect against the spread of airborne infectious diseases in the workplace.  But his signing statement promised amendments to correct various deficiencies in the Act.  Despite the forthcoming amendments, certain provisions take effect immediately and employers should begin creating or revising workplace safety policies to come into compliance.
NY Hero Act Summary
As previously reported, the NY Hero Act requires the New York Department of Labor (“DOL”) to establish minimum protocols for preventing the spread of airborne infectious diseases in the workplace.  These standards, which will differentiate among industries, will require employers to conduct employee health screenings, provide face coverings and other PPE, enforce social distancing, and institute cleaning and disinfecting protocols. 

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